Find the Perfect Outdoor Air Mattress...
If you're shopping for an outdoor mattress the use of your mattress will likely either be for camping only or for a variety of uses such as an extra guest bed and camping.If you are looking for a quick reference of the top air mattresses that we recommend, please click here for our top 10 guides. Otherwise, here are the major considerations when choosing an indoor mattress:
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Size Size is not just about twin or queen. Here are a few other questions to think through when choosing the best size:
Features Every brand of air-mattress has their own 'features,' but overall you need to think about the following:
Quality The quality of an air mattress can be judged in many ways, but it is generally based on comfort. An air mattress is sought to replace a real bed so the closer that it feels like a real bed, the better.
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Adding an air mattress to your camping gear can certainly be a nice upgrade. But, as noted before, be cautious of the size, weight and features before you purchase.
In order to help you with your selection, we have listed what we believe are the top 3 air mattresses for camping. All of these mattresses come in various sizes to meet your needs and also range in price and features. If the 3 below do not meet your needs, don't forget about our top 5 list of outdoor mattresses.
#1 Outdoor Air Mattress - AeroBed All-Terrain Air Bed
This AeroBed provides a rugged sleep spot for your outdoor adventures! If you're heading out into the woods for a camping trip, you'll sacrifice the amenities of city living, but there's no reason to suffer through a restless night! Bring along this heavy-duty Air Bed and catch some "z's" in your tent. Puncture-resistant, heavy-gauge PVC construction ensures you won't wake up on a deflated piece of plastic at 3:00 a.m. You'll be extremely comfortable on the pillow-soft velvety surface too. In addition, the coil construction and built-in pillow top are the perfect place to rest your head. Other features include a Rechargeable NiCD pump that runs instantly when plugged into a car lighter and runs cordless after being charged at home! The AeroBed inflates to 9" thick; Fits standard size sheets; Backed by a 2-year limited express warranty; Rolls up and stores compactly in a durable carry bag; Choose between a twin (74 x 39 x 9") or queen (78 x 60 x 9") size.; Pick yours up today!
This is a perfect air mattress for the outdoors and could easily double as a great indoor mattress when necessary. The mattress comes with a pump and also comes in both a twin and queen size! Here are a few customer reviews and what they have to say about the mattress:
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"Bed is terrific - two of us slept on it for four nights of camping. Didn't have to refill it once, nor did we feel like we slept on an "inflate-a-bed." I recommend the queen - it's actually the size of a double." | |
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"I was pleasantly surprised when, the first night that I slept on it, I closed my eyes and didn't wake up until morning. The bed didn't fight me at all. I was very comfortable and I was so rested and so pleased with the bed that I decided to write this review." | |
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"I've used it in the bed of my truck, on the rough terrain of a carpeted guest room and in my tent various times. I've had guests use it for 5 weeks straight without problems. It's normal for most "temporary" air beds to lose some air, but i had guests with a combined weight of over 400lbs sleep on this for 5 days prior to needing a quick fill with the pump to tighten it up." |
#2 Outdoor Air Mattress - Intex Camp Air Bed with Pump
Have sleep comfort, will travel! Intex Camp Air Bed with Pump! A fast battery-powered pump and quality Intex construction mean that these Air Beds, your choice of size, are your ticket to nightie-night bliss! For camping or "extra accommodations" at home, you can't beat this deal. It's dreamy: The high-flow battery pump (uses 4 D batteries, not included) inflates it effortlessly... 8 3/4" in about 2 minutes. Has adapters to work with Bed and other inflatables; Wave beam construction gives it terrific supportive comfort; Soft flocked sleeping surface is easy to clean and helps minimize "sleeping bag slippage." Bed is sturdy waterproof vinyl; Deflates fast and easy. Great Beds, great prices... order right now! Twin Approx. 75 x 39 x 8 3/4" h. Weighs 7 lbs., 9 ozs. Queen Approx. 80 x 60 x 8 3/4" h. Weighs 10 lbs., 10 ozs.
Incredible value from Intex! This mattress comes in both a twin or queen and has a pump that runs on batteries. This extra portability is just what you need for camping and can also be used as a reliable indoor backup mattress as well. Here are a few customer reviews and what they have to say about the mattress:
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"We used this on vacation for my 2 year old son. It worked perfectly, quick set-up and take down. The quality is the best I have ever seen from an air bed. Much better than the Coleman ones I have had in the past. Very comfortable as well." | |
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"I bought this to have in Iraq since Army mattresses pretty much suck. Well this little number is really easy to inflate and very comfortable. It inflates very quickly with the included pump." | |
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"My, almost 300 lb football player, son used this for 3 weeks after having an operation. It was easier for him to be in the living room, than his room; but the pullout couch was just not an option, not comfortable for someone his size. Put this mattress on pullout and it worked great. He said it was very comfortable and it was easy to put away and blow up ( took less than 5 minutes for either). My daughter then took it camping and loved it." |
#3 Outdoor Air Mattress - Coleman 4-in-1 Quickbed
Got unexpected guests? Pull out the inflatable Coleman 4-in-1 Quickbed to accommodate one or two guests comfortably. This uniquely designed, two-piece bed can be used in multiple configurations: the two Twin-size beds used separately (for two separate sleepers), zipped together for a King-size bed, or stacked on top of one another (and securely snapped together) for a tall Twin bed. It features Coleman's ComfortSmart coil system that conforms to your body's sleep position and a soft suede top. It also features Coleman's exclusive Wrap 'N' Roll storage system--just roll into attached bag, tie and transport. This bed is protected by Coleman's Airtight System, featuring a double lock valve (which opens extra wide for quick and easy inflation and deflation) and an exclusive PVC formula that 15 percent more puncture resistant and can stand up to 600 pounds of pressure.
This is the perfect air mattress when you want to accomodate multiple scenarios. You can use it as a queen, a double-stacked twin or 2 twins! The only down-side of this air mattress is that it does not come with a pump. Here is the pump we recommend for this mattress. Here are a few customer reviews and what they have to say about the mattress:
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"After researching many of the other more expensive, self-inflating air beds, I decided to purchase the Coleman 4-in-1 Quickbed for overnight guests. It's less than half the price of an average twin size Aero Bed and much more versatile as it can be configured as two twins, one king, or one double-height twin." | |
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"I LOVE this bed. I've been sleeping on it every night for over 6 weeks and have never (yet) had to refill the air in it. Separating the twin beds is easy, and comes in handy when guests come visit." | |
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"The 4-in-1 Quickbed had served us well in the home and out camping. Now, let's start it out by saying they're not for backpackers. However, if you go by car to the campsite, like us, these are an excellent balance between comfort and portability. Product has proven durable. With the Coleman rechargable quick pump, they're quickly inflated and deflated, making ease of use very high." |